Get ready for Pulse 2010, February
21-24 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Pulse 2010 will highlight for the first time how IBM is addressing the service management needs of the mid-market customer.With a track designed specifically for
growing mid-sized organizations, PULSE brings to you over 13 presentations and
6 demonstrations lead by customers, partners and experts deeply familiar with
your challenges.

We will kick-off the stream of
presentations and demonstrations with analyst, Ray Boggs from
IDC.IDC this year has awarded IBM with the first SMB Excellence
Award for the effectiveness of its Express Advantage program in helping mid-market
businesses thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.Don O’Toole, Director of
Strategy, will share Tivoli’s vision and plans for addressing the needs of this
customer with flexible and cost-efficient solutions, designed and priced
specifically for mid-sized companies.Sandy
Carter, IBM Vice President of Channels, will talk about the value
that our business partners bring to the table in delivering solutions to the
mid-market.Finally, Joyce Blackwell, VP
of IBM Global Finance, will comment on low-cost options and
finance opportunities to help partners and customers obtain these offerings.